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GitHub Copilot app supports Enterprise Server
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Why it matters
- →Enterprise users can now use Copilot locally without relying on the public GitHub.com interface.
- →The feature moves from preview to general availability, signaling stable support for corporate environments.
- →Local-only operation ensures code data remains within the enterprise network during inference.
GitHub has made GitHub Enterprise Server (GHES) support generally available in the GitHub Copilot desktop application with version 1.2.0. Previously limited to an opt-in preview, this update allows users to add their GHES accounts via Settings > Accounts, enabling access to remote repositories, issues, and pull requests directly within the app. The feature requires signing in with a GitHub.com or GHE.com account first. Notably, cloud-based Copilot sessions are not supported for GHES instances; functionality is restricted to local inference capabilities.
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- 1GitHub Copilot App Gains Enterprise Managed Settings
GitHub Changelog · July 27, 2026 · Same story
- 2GitHub Enterprise Server 3.22 Release Candidate Unveiled
GitHub Changelog · August 11, 2026 · Same story
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